COVID-19 UPDATE

The Outreach Centre remains available and committed to supporting those in need and requiring assistance. Please Phone FIRST.

Connect with us Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm at (403) 347-2480 or 1-866-347-2480.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the health and safety of our staff, clients and communities our building will not be available to the general public. It is important that we do our part to reduce the risk of transmission to the all.

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What is the Kid Power Group?

This is a play therapy group for children who have been affected by domestic violence. Children who grow up around Domestic Violence are affected even if they are not directly abused. Research shows children who live with domestic violence often develop psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems.

The Centre for Disease Control found children who witness abuse are at greater risk of:

alcohol and substance abuse

health conditions like cancer, depression and diabetes

poor performance in school

greater likelihood of an early death

Children who grow up around domestic violence also believe it is normal, and often repeat the cycle of violence in their adult lives.

Kid Power is offered for 8 consecutive weeks each spring, fall and winter.

When is it available?

Registration for Fall groups is now open

January 10 – February 28, 2019,

Thursday 5 – 7pm

Parent’s Group

The primary goals of the Parenting Groups is to encourage parents to:

better understand their child’s world, through the use of empathy

become aware of messages they received in their childhood and how it affects their parenting today

become aware of the difference between punishment and discipline

become aware of the difference between effective and ineffective communications skills

become aware of the long range consequences of different discipline methods

Children’s Group

The primary goals of Kid Power are to encourage children to:

learn what abuse is

learn to express feelings and thoughts about experiences such as separation or loss, family violence, and stressful family events

develop a safety plan

learn to express anger in a healthy manner

improve problem solving skills

NOTE: Kid Power Children’s and Parent groups run separately at the same day and time.

For more information:
Individuals interested in this program must pre-register by submitting the application form.
For current program start dates or more information, contact The Outreach Centre at 403-347-2480.
There is no cost for this program.